Survivor Victory: Erica Kinsman Wins Historic Settlement Against Florida State
FSU must report on these efforts every year for the next five years. It’s the largest settlement of its kind…
Ex-Cop Gets 263 Years For Raping, Sexually Assaulting Black Women While On Patrol
Jurors had recommended that Daniel Holtzclaw be sentenced to 263 years in prison for preying on women in 2013 and…
Special Collection: Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and Response
Although the body of research on post-disaster violence is limited, the available information from recent experiences has demonstrated that gender…
Sexual Violence Not Just a College Problem
Sexual assault has become a dominant topic on the nation’s college campuses in recent years, as student activists have spoken…
When Women Must Choose Between Abuse And Homelessness
Even the baby, at 7 months old, seemed to know something wasn’t right. She cried and trembled, inconsolable. Her big…
Study Finds That Medics Sent to Help Domestic Violence Victims Often Blame Them Instead
Imagine that it’s midnight and you’re hiding in a bathroom, terrified. You didn’t want to call 911, but you were…
Remembering Ellen Pence
It's difficult to adequately describe the impact Ellen had on our lives and our work here at BWJP, and indeed…
President Obama Announces Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence
Gun violence has taken a heartbreaking toll on too many communities across the country. Over the past decade in America,…
TAGS: #FirearmsEngland And Wales Expand The Meaning Of Domestic Abuse
A groundbreaking law on domestic abuse takes effect today in England and Wales. It expands the meaning of domestic violence…
Activists Welcome China’s 1st Domestic Violence Law
Activists largely welcomed China's first national anti-domestic violence law on Monday, although some criticized the apparent omissions of sexual violence…
Cops Get New Guidance On Responding To Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced new guidance Tuesday designed to help law enforcement prevent gender bias when responding to sexual…
Police Body Cameras in Domestic and Sexual Assault Investigations
One of the hottest topics in domestic violence and policing, and policing generally, is the use of body cameras by…
DHS Releases New U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide
This guide addresses concerns, answers common questions, and provides accurate information on signing I-918B and I-914B forms for federal, state,…
Court Holds that Judges May Consider Risk Factors
Facts of the CaseFollowing a hearing on a petitioner’s application for a civil protection order, the trial court found that…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today is the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! While we’ve made great strides to address this rampant issue…
Transgender Sexual Violence Survivors: A Self-Help Guide to Healing and Understanding
Transgender survivors of sexual assault - who make up approximately half of the trans community - face unique healing issues.…
TAGS: #LGBTQ+An Extra Safety Measure for Domestic Violence Victims
This Washington Post editorial features work done by the Montgomery County (Maryland) Court Watch program. The report found that 71%…
Why Victims of Domestic Violence Don’t Testify, Particularly Against NFL Players
Advocates for victims of domestic violence are often asked about victims' lack of engagement or "cooperation" with the criminal justice…
NCALL Releases Technology Safety Toolkit for Older Adults
The toolkit has two main goals: to provide information about common technologies, including assistive technology, and to identify ways older…